During the holiday season, plants are a common and much appreciated gift. Today, in our blog, we would like to talk about some of the plants that are often given as gifts in the winter.

Zygocactus

Historically, the Christmas and Thanksgiving cactus were called Zygocactus as the genus, but now they are referred to as the genus, Schlumbergera. These plants have the great advantage of typically flowering in the winter, and they can be very long lived and become giant.

There are different colours, varieties, and flowering times to choose from. These are a great choice. They can be a hanging plant or sit on a piece of furniture because they do hang some, but they also bush out in every direction.

Poinsettia

Poinsettias are usually easy to find and also come in several colours. What a lot of people don’t realize is that poinsettias are in the family, Euphorbiaceae, and are easy to take care of. While poinsettias are toxic if ingested, their toxicity is often exaggerated. They can be kept as an indoor plant and will flower again under the right conditions. The flowers are not true flowers, but something called “bracts”.

Orchid

Orchids are always spectacular and sought after all over the world. Different species can have very different growing requirements, but they can be grown and flowered successfully indoors. If you become passionate about orchids, most major cities have orchid clubs that can help you with cultivation.

Other Tropicals

Other tropical indoor plants are welcome gifts in every season. Some of the easier to grow ones include aloes, jade plants, spider plants, and snake plants. Plants are terrific at making rooms feel more lived in, stylish, and they give off oxygen!

If you are looking for some plants to gift this holiday season, come and see us at our store in Surrey, and we can help you find the perfect choice.

Art Knapp has 15 locations across British Columbia and is well known as the go-to garden centre for everything garden-related. Art Knapp, himself, began the business in the 1940's, and now, 80 years later, you can find more than he ever dreamed of in our stores. Come and see us on King George Boulevard in Surrey. 

If you have any questions about this article or want to talk to us about gardening, just give us a call at (604) 596-9201.